SPINACH AND RICOTTA BAKED PASTA

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If you are a spinach lover, then here is a great-tasting side dish, pasta, cheese and spinach baked all in one casserole...very yummy! prep time does not include boiling the pasta or the spinach

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, stems removed (2 bunches)
1 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese
1 1/4 cups sour cream
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter a 4-quart baking dish.
  • Cook pasta in boiling water, until firm-tender; drain.
  • Place the cooked pasta in the casserole dish.
  • In a large pot of boiling water BLANCH the spinach (don't overcook!); cool, squeeze out excess liquid, then roughly chop the spinach.
  • In a bowl combine spinach, ricotta, sour cream, eggs, Parmesan cheese, dill, pepper and salt.
  • Spoon mixture over the pasta in the casserole dish; toss lightly to combine.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving Cut in wedges-- enjoy!

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